If you struggle with daily tasks like remembering to take medication, preparing a meal, washing or dressing or moving around your home, use our home equipment finder below to buy things that can help you stay well and independent at home.
There are lots of suggestions and examples you can find from local retailers or specialist providers.
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Bottle openers
Make opening lids on bottles much easier.
Can openers
These can help lift pull off can lids easier.
Easy grip mugs
These reduce any spill risk and can help the user gain independence.
Kitchen scales
Talking kitchen scales can announce weight and volumes, and some also have tactile buttons.
Liquid level indicators
Cup or liquid level indicators can be put on the side of cups etc and then use audio or vibrations to say when the liquid is near the top of the cup.
Locking Cooker Valves
A simple safety device, which can be fitted for free, to your existing gas cooker pipework. When the valve is locked, the gas supply to the cooker is stopped.
Measuring jugs
Large print or talking measuring jugs make accurate measuring easy.
Microwave ovens
Talking microwaves speak the different functions and settings.
Pan stirrers
These can be placed in a pan with any simmering or low heat liquid and be set to stir. Some have a timer for how long they will stir for.
Robot mops
These can be programmed with different cleaning cycles via a smartphone.
Smart dishwashers
These allow you to operate, control and monitor using your smartphone.
Smart fridges and freezers
Allow you to connect using your smartphone as well as control internal temperatures in case the door isn't closed properly.
Smart kettles
Allows you to time when your kettle turns on, as well controlling the temperature so you know how hot the water will be.
Smart ovens
Allows you to switch your oven on and off using a smartphone.
Talking induction hobs
These offer talking functions and tactile buttons.Can't find what you're looking for? Search again.